TarpitCarnivore
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Some have suspension but if you look for videos from 95-97 you'll see way too soft of shocks. Surprised they never launched people off bikes.
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Some have suspension but if you look for videos from 95-97 you'll see way too soft of shocks. Surprised they never launched people off bikes.
Components would be a huge part of the difference. Tubeless tires, good brakes... but I feel like what really could have helped the folks in that video are some dropper posts.
Unfortunately, it wasn't quite that exciting.
The spoke with the magnet was on the opposite side, putting it too far from the sensor on the fork blade. Sensor just wasn't picking up any rotations.
That was hilarious! Knee pads and Spandex.
Gray Matter
Member
Cleaned my chain by myself for the first time, boy was that thing dirty. I think I might need a new one tho
I did this an amazing number of times considering I had disc brakes on this one bike, but eventually I switched to a GPS garmin and never looked back. Screw you, magnets.
TarpitCarnivore
Member
Another good gem https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O_FvXIF2J3o
Just listen to that XTREEEEEEEEEME music
Psychotext
Member
Huge fucking bollocks on some of those guys...
...and I don't mean just the ones you can see through the lycra.
...and I don't mean just the ones you can see through the lycra.
The Lamonster
Member
I have a bike with disc brakes and quick release wheels. It's a lethal combo for brake rubbing.
What's the quick and easy "best practice" way to recalibrate the brakes whenever I notice rubbing? Right now I take the wheel out, shove some folded up paper (folded until it's thicker than the disc) in between the brake pads, and squeeze the brakes to reset to a wider position.
Am I doing it right?
What's the quick and easy "best practice" way to recalibrate the brakes whenever I notice rubbing? Right now I take the wheel out, shove some folded up paper (folded until it's thicker than the disc) in between the brake pads, and squeeze the brakes to reset to a wider position.
Am I doing it right?
Psychotext
Member
I almost never get brake rubbing, so I'd argue you might be better off spending your time getting your caliper position right.
You can put a bit of cardboard either side of the disc and get much the same effect as removing the wheel and doing it though.
You can put a bit of cardboard either side of the disc and get much the same effect as removing the wheel and doing it though.
TarpitCarnivore
Member
I second what pyscho said
Wife and I are looking to upgrade from our Critical Cycles Harpers. We would looking for something mostly for road / commuting / workout but if there's truly a great hybrid out there that would allow us to try a bit of mountain biking (literally have never done it) I would curious to know.
In the LA area, so if anyone knows a good bike shop or deals or whatever, let me know. Leaning towards going used but could be convinced to go new. I enjoyed the simplicity of a single-speed bike but if there's a compromise out there for more versatility while also still being good and light, let me know.
Thanks in advance!
In the LA area, so if anyone knows a good bike shop or deals or whatever, let me know. Leaning towards going used but could be convinced to go new. I enjoyed the simplicity of a single-speed bike but if there's a compromise out there for more versatility while also still being good and light, let me know.
Thanks in advance!
Huh, didn't realise the new Ultegra was launching so soon. Already in stock for dispatch http://www.ribblecycles.co.uk/shimano-ultegra-r8000-groupset-172-5mm-34-50-11-28/#pid=41085
Made a thread for the Tour, not sure if anyone else was making one so just put it up for now http://www.neogaf.com/forum/showthread.php?t=1399059
frontieruk
Member
Brat I saw was a guy on a bmx, baseball cap on backwards texting while having a pipe in his mouth wtf lol
I'm back, and... I couldn't go up that darn hill. But almost. Was stupid and tried powering up straight, but started sliding backwards at the steepest part (36% according to Garmin) and had to capitulate and walk up to a bend. Zig-zagged my way up the rest, at an impressive 4 km/h. One day, I'll return and zig-zag up all of it.
Standing halfway up, trying to start up again. This was the easy part. The hard part is at the start. I didn't take photos of it, but just picture a tarmac-y wall in your mind and you'll have a pretty good idea.
Looking down from the top.
Edit: This is not my video, but it captures my experience pretty well.
frontieruk
Member
Have to love my mates... We couldn't decide on a 30km or 50km route so this was settled on, will be my first century since breaking my back.
Not bad but if you want to do light trail riding you'll need to switch to knobby tires - I believe sirrus is set up with 27 wheels? Also to your hybrid question I've ridden hybrids for 15 years and they're up to almost any mild off-road with the right tires. I have ridden mostly trek and Gary fisher because I like their geometry. Trek fx series is fantastic and great for long road and light trails.
If you plan any serious downhill riding a hybrid would be stretched and I wouldn't recommend.
And ignore the hybrid naysayers.
frontieruk
Member
I'm back, and... I couldn't go up that darn hill. But almost. Was stupid and tried powering up straight, but started sliding backwards at the steepest part (36% according to Garmin) and had to capitulate and walk up to a bend. Zig-zagged my way up the rest, at an impressive 4 km/h. One day, I'll return and zig-zag up all of it.
Standing halfway up, trying to start up again. This was the easy part. The hard part is at the start. I didn't take photos of it, but just picture a tarmac-y wall in your mind and you'll have a pretty good idea.
Looking down from the top.
Edit: This is not my video, but it captures my experience pretty well.
They rode it in Tirreno - adriatico a few years back. Many of the pros were zigzagging up the steepest parts https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=RZdVg4ma3PU
I think this is just plain old Sirrus. Still good?Loved my 2012 Sirrus Elite for the 3 weeks I had it
frontieruk
Member
If I remember correctly the only difference was the frame was lighter, carbon fork with their zertz inserts and the chainset was one up in the range, so id expect it to handle as nicely
TarpitCarnivore
Member
I have Assos and Butt'r. I'll use Assos on shorter rides as it doesn't last as long, to me, compared to Butt'r. The only downside to Butt'r is it can feel a little glidey slippery over the course of a long ride.
jakonovski
Member
All right, project Colnago is on. Dura-Ace downtube shifters and a 10 speed 105 rear derailleur are on their way. While I wait for them, I'll need to pry off the old BB and put in a new headset. I think I'll let the bike shop take care of those, because campy specific tools are super expensive and so are headset tools. Then it's just a question of what crankset to go with.
T8SC
Member
I'll give Butt'r a go next time. The Muc-Off stuff is good but always worth trying others. I'd not use it on a short ride (under 75 mile) so maybe I'll not bother with Assos. Though I'm fancying a new pair of bibs and Assos are on my list of options for those.
TarpitCarnivore
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I only use it on 75+ rides or if I have a saddle sore. I like the butt'r because you can feel it and tell it's there, but like I said it's a little too on the jelly side. So sometimes it can feel like you're sliding in the bibs. The only time I thought "I wish I had more" was when I did 120+ miles / 7+ hours in the saddle.
TarpitCarnivore
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Well the important question is: what kind of terrain are you planning to ride?
City, mostly. But I really like my folding bike for that. Right now I just want a really nice normal bike.
Psychotext
Member
Don't try to brute force your way through one of the UK's hardest endurance MTB events when you're sick kids. Went from 95%, to 80% to 60% to (and I'm not exaggerating) barely being able to push up some of the hills. What a mess.
https://www.strava.com/activities/1065426959
https://www.strava.com/activities/1065426824
I'm glad I got it done, but I really hope I've not set back my training too much doing it.
https://www.strava.com/activities/1065426959
https://www.strava.com/activities/1065426824
I'm glad I got it done, but I really hope I've not set back my training too much doing it.
I thought the pain, and the suffering, and the expense, and the mental anguish, and the bike damage, and the self-flagellation, and the blisters, and the chafing, and the knob-rot... I thought these were the whole point of it for you?
Psychotext
Member
On the subject of...
...pain relief gel will work for crotch rot. But only after 10 minutes of sheer agony after applying it.
/vomits
...pain relief gel will work for crotch rot. But only after 10 minutes of sheer agony after applying it.
/vomits
If you want something with a comfortable safer riding position that can handle gravel trails and the occasional century then get a hybrid. Trek FX, Specialized or Marin. Scott makes some nice ones.
For a cheaper alternative I use Queen Helene Cocoa Butter Cream. $5 for a tub from Walmart.
jakonovski
Member
Fully rigid mtb if you want a straight handlebar, cyclocrosser/gravel bike if curly wurly bars are your thing. Basically straight gives you more control in difficult conditions while curly wurly bars enable you to ride longer in comfort.
i dropped close to 3k on my first proper road bike and have zero regrets
but i also knew i had become addicted to road cycling the second i put road tires on my sscx bike
I can't decide! I test rode it and it um, it kinda hurt my gooch area. Also the appearance is rather bland (matte black with a little red), but price wise at 1600, it seems like a decent bike.
jakonovski
Member
Saddles are an extremely personal thing, and you need prolonged testing to figure out what is actually good. Just negotiate a deal where you can change your saddle if need be and you're good to go.
I strongly disagree on the blandness of matte black bikes, but go for what you think looks best. I have a fluoro green road bike with matching jersey.
I strongly disagree on the blandness of matte black bikes, but go for what you think looks best. I have a fluoro green road bike with matching jersey.
jakonovski
Member
It just looks badass, especially with red accents. It also says your bike is expensive.
BriareosGAF
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It just looks badass, especially with red accents. It also says your bike is expensive.
My wife's Roubaix is matte black, it makes my much older Roubaix in dark blue look pedestrian and mediocre (although I like my more recent Ultegra groupset better than her SRAM).
I'm looking at possibly getting a Surly Long Haul Trucker for some gravel/carriage road riding up in the national and state parks. Any good reading or anecdotes out there for someone looking into this? I see a lot of posting around 08/09 on it and its all around excellent performance, but curious if it's still held in similarly high esteem or everyone has moved on to something else.
